The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicked off on Friday, June 12 across the United States. And America's team already defeated their first opponent.
The U.S. Men's National Team faced Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday and won 4 to 1. Its stars, Christian Pulisic, Mauricio Pochettino, and Weston McKennie showed out representing the home country.
And while the players compete for the love of the game, they also do it for the chance at a $50 million winner's prize. So, as the USMNT prepares for its next match against Australia on Friday, June 19, let's take a look at the richest players on the team.
© Getty ImagesChristian Pulisic
Christian Pulisic, 27, made his World Cup debut in 2021. Since then, he's gone on to have an impressive career in professional soccer. Christian, who is known as "Captain America," currently plays for AC Milan as a winger.
And the 27-year-old is the richest player on the team. Christian earns a base salary of $6 million and is worth some $27.5 million, per Sportico. He's endorsed by PUMA, Pepsi, Gatorade, and Chipotle, among many other brands.
© Getty ImagesWeston McKennie
The midfielder is playing in his second World Cup and is the second richest player on the team. Weston McKennie earns a $7 million annual salary with the Italian professional team, Juventus. And off the field, he earns $8 million annually for his partnerships, making his total annual earnings around $15 million.
Weston is endorsed by PUMA, BOSS, and Celsius, making him a highly sought after player to partner with.
© Getty ImagesTimothy Weah
Timothy Weah was born in Brooklyn in 2000 and has played professionally since he was 17. The winger, 26, first played for Paris Saint-Germain before moving to Juventus alongside Weston, although he's currently on loan with Marseille.
Timothy, who made the choice to play for the U.S. over Liberia, France and Jamaica, earns an annual salary of $5.35 million. He also has brand deals with New Balance and the hydration company Electrolit, and is a part owner of the USL club Brooklyn FC.
© Getty ImagesChris Richards
Chris Richards, 26, is making his World Cup debut this year, after missing the 2022 World Cup due to a hamstring injury. The center-back is worth some $7.5 million, playing with Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Chris earns an annual salary of $5 million and has brand partnerships with Crocs, Bank of America, Kelloggs, and Nike, bringing in another $2.5 million.
© Getty ImagesTyler Adams
At the 2022 World Cup, Tyler Adams was the captain when he was just 23. Four years later, the 27-year-old midfielder is hoping for an American win. He currently plays for AFC Bournemouth and earns $5.5 million on the field.
While he doesn't have any prominent brand deals, Tyler has ownership stakes in the USL clubs Westchester SC and the Hudson Valley Hammers, bringing his total annual earnings to $7 million.
© Getty ImagesSergiño Dest
While he was born in the Netherlands, Sergiño Dest loves playing for the USMNT. His father was born in Suriname, emigrated to the U.S. and fought in the Vietnam War, making Sergiño eligible for an American passport.
He plays for the Dutch professional team Philips Sport Vereniging, earning some $6 million. And off the field, Sergiño has appeared in a few prominent commercials alongside his teammate Christian Pulisic.
© Getty ImagesOther high-earning USMNT players
Malik Tillman and Antonee Robinson are other high earning players on the USMNT. Malik, 24, is a midfielder on the professional team Bayer Leverkusen and earns between $3.5 million and $5.5 million annually.
Antonee Robinson, 28, is a left-back on the Premier League club Fulham, earning an annual salary of $4.25 million.
